Assignment title: Information
Background
You have been selected as consultant for studying the feasibility of automation of an
engineering process by a client. Selection of a sensor technology will be the first step towards
the automation.
Assignment Task I
Select any engineering process of your choice and produce a feasibility report covering
following points:
1. Present simplified control loop of selected process. (10 Marks)
2. Describe principle of suitable sensor technology for that particular application. (15 Marks)
3. Support your selection of sensor technology with a critical review of its specifications. You
are required to present reason for selecting that technology and its comparison with any
other suitable sensor technology. Ultimate aim of this technical report is to satisfy the client
with your selection of sensor technology. (25 Marks)
Deliverables
A Technical report to be prepared using an appropriate academic writing style. The submitted
report file format must be in pdf format.
Assignment Task II
Write answers to brainstorming questions provided in first 4 lectures in not more than 3
sentence.
Important Points
Proper referencing is required. Marks will be deducted if it is omitted, not suitably
formatted, or lacking more than at least six relevant citations. Use the IEEE
referencing style. Refer to Deakin’s Guide to Assignment Writing and Referencing,
available online from Student Life, for assistance on appropriate report styles and
referencing.
Avoid plagiarism.
The Assignment is to be submitted ONLY via CloudDeakin by the due date.
Late submissions without supporting documentary evidence (i.e. medical certificates)
will incur penalties.
Aim of Assignment
This task aims to help you in achieving following learning outcomes
1. GLO2 - Communication: using written technical communication to inform, motivate
and effect change
2. GLO4-Critical thinking: evaluating information using critical and analytical thinking
and judgment
3. GLO5 - Problem solving: creating solutions to authentic (real world and ill-defined)
problems
4. GLO6-Self-management: working and learning independently, and taking
responsibility for personal actions
5. GLO 6 – To complete the assignment task on time students will have to be able to
manage their time and be able to effectively work independently.